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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_03/13/2014 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 13, 2014 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brennan at 6:28 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Members Steve Okun, Tom Paterno and Frank D'Ambra. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda, seconded by Council Member Paterno; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. PRESENTATION 1. Public Safety Pension Trust Presentation Pension Board Member John Terzakis offered a detailed presentation. He noted: returns versus benchmarks and IRS (Internal Revenue Service) concern regarding the DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program) and the contributions compared to benefits. Mr. Terzakis explained actuarial fees and a decrease to the Village contribution figure forthcoming. 2. Recognition of Jennifer Gazo for her 25 Years of Service to the Village of Tequesta Mayor Brennan recognized Jennifer Gazo, spoke on Jennifer's background and accomplishments, and thanked her for her years of service to the Village. Ms. Gazo received her award with gratitude. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Paterno moved approval of the agenda, seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 3. MINUTES — 2/13/14 Regular Meeting and 2/3/14 Workshop 4. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager under $25,000 a. ASI Paving, Incorporated Contract # B -14 -010, Restriping per the December 2013 Road Assessment $2,286.00. b. AS[ Paving, Incorporated Contract # B -14 -009, Asphalt repairs to the Country Club walking paths. - $1,725.00. C. Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Affiliate Agreement - allowing the Village of Tequesta general contact information to be shared to helpline callers within Palm Beach/Treasure Coast area. There is no charge for this service. Village Council Minutes March 13, 2014 Page 2 S. Award Three (3) Year Contract to Vivid Green Landscaping, LLC for the Mowing and Maintenance of Various Locations throughout the Village 6. Approve Citizenserve Funding Reallocation Due to Division of Community Development into Two Separate Departments END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member D'ambra commented on All Aboard Florida (AAF) and what he believed Council could offer. He noted Mayor Brennan's efforts and positive effect regarding the project. Vice -Mayor Arena commented on how much Parks and Recreation did for the Village and voiced his concern with the AAF project. Mayor Brennan noted the accomplishments of Friends of Public Safety regarding their upcoming Flag Raising Ceremony. STANDING REPORTS • Village Attorney Attorney Davis commented that OIG (Office of Inspector General) funding litigation had been postponed tentatively to May 2014. • Village Manager Manager Couzzo asked that Nate Litteral provide an update regarding the hydro - chloride tank, after Mr. Litteral's informative dialogue Manager Couzzo offered an update on expenses and revenues in consideration of the fiscal year's half way point. He noted that Marshalls /Home Goods would be the new tenants and had requested temporary signage. Manager Couzzo offered a brief update on the plaza. Consensus of Council was for the Village Manager to approve the temporary sign as a sign of goodwill. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 7. ORDINANCE 38 -13, SECOND READING ORDINANCE 38-13, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ART. X. OFF - STREET AND OW STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS. BY PROVIDING NEW PARKING REGULATIONS FOR VETERINARY OFFICE USES, BY ADDING REGULATIONS REGARDING PARKING LOT TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES AND Village Council Minutes March 13, 2014 Page 3 INTERNAL SIGNAGE, AND REGARDING OFF - STREET YARD AREA PARKING SPACES; FURTHER REVISING CERTAIN PARKING SPACE, LOADING AREA AND DRIVE AISLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND BY PROVIDING FOR INTERNAL CONSISTENCY AND UPDATED GRAPHICS; FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING. BY REPEALING ARTICLE IX. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS, DIVISION 11, PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, TRUCKS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON PRIVATE LOTSSHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (TABLED IN FEBRUARY) Attorney Davis read Ordinance 38 -13 title into the record, provided handouts of the parking lot sketch and summarized the amendments. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none she opened the hearing to the public. Jim Humpage, 562 N. Dover Road questioned if existing parking sizes were affected by this change. Attorney Davis responded no. He stated that maintenance of existing areas would not be affected; redevelopment changes in a parking lot would be mandated to adhere to the new language. Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court commented on traffic calming devices, their existence and probable issues if removed. Attorney Davis stated that plazas would not be required to remove any traffic calming devices. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 38 -13 as amended, seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 8. ORDINANCE 6 -14, SECOND READING AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ART. VI. SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 1. GENERALLY, SECTION 78 -143. SCHEDULE OF SITE REQUIREMENTS, AND DIVISION 2. SCHEDULE OF USE REGULATIONS, SECTION 78 -177. C -2 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECTION 78 -180. MIXED USE DISTRICT, BY REDUCING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILDING HEIGHT TO FOUR STORIES /50 FEET, AND ELIMINATING THE OPTION FOR A FIVE STORY BUILDING WITH UNDERGROUND PARKING; FURTHER AMENDING ART. VII. PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, SECTION 78 -225. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS, BY REDUCING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILDING HEIGHT TO FOUR STORIES /50 FEET; AND ALSO AMENDING AT ART. VIII. PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS, SECTION 78 -255. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS, BY REDUCING THE MAXIMUM Village Council Minutes March 13, 2014 Page 4 PERMITTED BUILDING HEIGHT TO FOUR STORIES /50 FEET Attorney Davis read Ordinance 6 -14 title into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none she opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 6-94; seconded by Council Member Paterno; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 9. ORDINANCE 5 -14, SECOND READING, AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AT APPENDIX A. 'VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA LEGAL DESCRIPTION ". BY REDEFINING THE TERRITORIAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA SUBSEQUENT TO THE ANNEXATION OF 0.7278 ± ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON US HIGHWAY 1 WHICH PROPERTY IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN ANNEXATION ORDINANCE NO. 15 -12; WHICH REAL PROPERTY WAS ANNEXED INTO THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO PETITIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION; AND SUBSEQUENT TO THE ANNEXATION OF 1.463 ± ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF REAL PROPERTY CONSTITUTING AN ENCLAVE AND LOCATED ON COUNTY LINE ROAD WHICH REAL PROPERTY WAS ANNEXED INTO THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY Attorney Davis read Ordinance 5 -14 title into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none she opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 5-94; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra, motion carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 10. RESOLUTION 10 -14, INCREASING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 GENERAL FUND #001 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUND BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,122.00 Attorney Davis read Resolution 10 -14 title into the record. Village Council Minutes March 13, 2014 Page 5 Manager Couzzo noted that Resolution 10 -14 regarded funds for Tequesta Fest and summer programs. He explained that Tequesta Fest was not originally scheduled or budgeted and that Council approved the event, and utilized existing funds at that time. MOTION: Vice Mayor Arena moved approval of Resolution 10 -14, seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 11. RESOLUTION 11 -14, RECOGNIZING THE VALIANT AND HONORABLE SERVICE OF UNITED STATES MILITARY PERSONNEL; ACKNOWLEDGING THAT PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE FOR SUCH HONORABLY DISCHARGED PERSONNEL SERVES AN IMPORTANT PUBLIC PURPOSE, NOW MORE SO THAN EVER DUE TO RECENTLY ANNOUNCED ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL CUTBACKS; FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGING THE LOCAL, STATE -WIDE AND NATIONAL NEED FOR OUTSTANDING SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; AND BASED ON THE FOREGOING, AUTHORIZING CREATION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA "MILITARY TO MAIN STREET" PROGRAM FOR THE RECRUITMENT, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF HONORABLY DISCHARGED MILITARY PERSONNEL INTO LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREERS Attorney Davis read Resolution 11 -14 title. Council Member Okun summarized the project referenced in Resolution 11 -14. He noted his support, the shortage of police officers and Manager Couzzo's attempt to fill a void with veterans. Mayor Brennan noted letters received in favor of the program and that private funding was an option as well. Police Chief Elg commented that the program would offer a positive benefit to the Village and to veterans. He stated excitement had developed in the department as it would offer expansion and growth. He mentioned prospects in the process of retirement had recently submitted interest. Mayor Brennan felt the plan would assist the revitalization of the Village's reserve program. Council Member Paterno supported the undertaking and suggested Tequesta residents (veteran or otherwise) were considered for the training and assistance as well; although he voiced that obtaining the best candidate should be top priority. Manager Couzzo felt that the Village would be fortunate to find a resident who qualified and stated that the intent was not to be exclusionary but to create an offer or encouragement for military participants to apply, the intention was not to offer a guarantee to any one individual. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Resolution 11 -14; seconded by Council Village Council Minutes March 13, 2014 Page 6 Member D'Ambra, motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 12. ORDINANCE 7 -14, FIRST READING AMENDING CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. ARTICLE 11. BUILDINGS. BY CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW SEC. 14 -34. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE RESIDENTIAL ADOPTED. TO ADOPT LOCAL TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE FBC, RESIDENTIAL, THAT PROVIDE NEW FREEBOARD REQUIREMENTS MORE STRINGENT THAN THE BUILDING CODE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS; AND CHAPTER 78. ZONING ARTICLE XII. FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION, SEC. 78- 802, BY CHANGING THE DEFAULT DEPTH TO 3 FEET ABOVE GRADE, EFFECTIVELY PROVIDING AN ADDED +1 FT. OF FREEBOARD PROTECTION, EVEN IN APPROXIMATE ZONE A Attorney Davis read Ordinance 7 -14 title into the record and offered a brief background with a change requested by CRS (Community Rating System). Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments. Council Member D'Ambra commented on the elevation and grade in the surrounding area and questioned the effects of drainage on neighboring properties. Manager Couzzo responded that Village code specified mitigation and the change was to correct issues. Attorney Davis noted that the developer must develop a drainage plan according to code. Mayor Brennan opened the hearing to the public for comment; there being none she closed the public hearing. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Ordinance 7 -14 as amended, seconded by Vice Mayor Arena, motion carried unanimously 5-0. 13. Palm Beach County League of Cities Council Member Patemo offered a Fire Rescue Committee Report handout and synopsis of developments on the subject. He noted the upcoming meeting, that it would be held quarterly and highlighted past development. Chief Weinand clarified that specific regulations and criteria were set that must be abided by. Mayor Brennan stated she did not want to work cross purposes with the County. Council Member Paterno felt budget restraints were affecting the County and felt monitoring the unincorporated area was a financial strain on them. Council Member D'Ambra believed release or abandonment of unincorporated areas had been an ongoing issue within the County. Council discussed cross training of police, what was allowed and disallowed. Council Member Okun felt a contract for Tequesta services more beneficial than assuming the area totally. Village Council Minutes March 13, 2014 Page 7 ANY OTHER MATTERS Vice Mayor Arena suggested alternatives regarding the Village's welcome program and recommended a list of code violations be developed and distributed. Council Member Paterno felt information should be provided through the water department as he believed all residents visited there. Mayor Brennan voiced her concerns with the All Aboard Florida project and suggested that Mayors in areas being affected by the venture come together as a group to stay educated on developments. Consensus of Council was approval for the Mayor to proceed in organizing the group. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Okun moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vice Mayor Arena, motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5 -0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.